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Neutering & after care

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Young Bun
Jim is booked in this morning.
Can anyone refresh me as to what to expect when he's home? Been years since I had a rabbit done, can't remember how quickly they recover. What will the surgery site look like & how do I care for it?
I know to watch for infection & get him eating, how else can I help him?
 
Jim is booked in this morning.
Can anyone refresh me as to what to expect when he's home? Been years since I had a rabbit done, can't remember how quickly they recover. What will the surgery site look like & how do I care for it?
I know to watch for infection & get him eating, how else can I help him?

A straightforward routine castration of a buck is far less invasive than a doe spay :) Bucks tend to recover quickly. Before Jim is discharged home the Vet should ensure that he has started to eat a little for himself and passed both faeces and urine. He should also be prescribed an anti-inflammatory analgesic for 2-3 days post op'. If the Vet does not do so I'd ask 'why'. Making sure post op' discomfort is minimised is important to try to prevent pain induced gut stasis.

The surgical wound may be closed with internal sutures and glue, so really there wont be a lot to see. There may be very slight redness, but the area should remain dry and clean. The scrotum should not become very swollen or bruised.

This image is of a Buck 24 hours after surgery

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More information here:

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-health/neutering/

Hope all goes well for Jim today :)
 
Thanks for all the good luck wishes for Jim. I certainly hope he gets through things ok too :)

Dropped him off at 9. Vet said op is at 11, I have to phone at 2 to check he's ok & if all goes well he can be home by tea time.
I asked the vet what was covered by the RSPCA voucher, he said the op & 3 injections (painkiller, gut stimulant & something else I've forgotten) I asked about pain relief & he said the injection would be good for 24 hours & he shouldn't need it after that. Does that sound right? Should I buy 2 days worth just to be sure or wait & see f he needs it? I won't be going back to that vet as I have my own, so maybe I could take Jim to see my vet if there's any problems? I dunno..
 
Oh bless him. I hope all goes well. Personally, I'd ask for some pain relief for a few days for him. I work on the theory that if I would find it painful (or would if I was a bloke!) then bun will find it painful too. A bun in pain is less likely to eat and we all know what problems that can cause.
 
He's home. Is alert & moving about. Has eaten some hay & pooped. So far so good. Have to take him back for a free checkup in 2 days.
Didn't realise how much I cared until he was under the knife. Only been here a few weeks, already got a soft spot for the cheeky little lad. Can't wait to see him with a friend soon. :)
 
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